Joel, a 36-year-old father and storyteller, opens up about:

• Struggling with finances, stereotypes, and violence as a kid in the Bronx
• Discerning between an explanation and an excuse, and how that applies to mental health and racism
• Finding refuge in his imagination, and why that's often looked down upon

He also shares his amazing cures for imposter syndrome and fearing your 30th birthday.

To connect with Joel, follow him on Twitter or Instagram.

To learn more about his book, "God Wears Durags, Too," visit its website.

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